Many insects are at risk of extinction. But when it comes to mosquitoes and ticks it feels like there are more of them.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The personal secretary and an advisor to Mexico City’s mayor were killed by gunmen on a motorcycle in a central neighborhood of the capital Tuesday, authorities said. Mayor Clara ...

We break down the key differences between foxes and raccoons to see who would win in a fight based on size, speed, and offensive traits.

The spotted lanternfly, a leaf-hopping invasive pest first detected in the U.S. a decade ago, has steadily spread across the ...

This time, the tool is a chemical illusion—crafted from the bees’ own alarm system. And the assassin bug’s mastery of that illusion may hold clues to how the roots of intelligence—and deception—grew ...

This assassin bug's ability to use a tool — bees’ resin — could shed light on how the ability evolved in other animals.

Discover the role green lacewings play in pest control, from their predatory larvae to how to attract them into your greenspaces.

Most insects do smell, and they produce scents for a variety of reasons. One is self-defense, says Jason Dombroskie, an ...

Wasps, spiders, fruit flies and more are headed for South Carolina homes in the Grand Strand. Here’s what to watch for and ...

Squash is one of the main crops of the southern summer vegetable garden. Right after tomatoes, summer squash and zucchini are ...

Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years. They emerge when soil temperatures reach 64 to 65 degrees, which cues the ...